Myofascial release therapy is a massage technique that focuses on relieving pain in your myofascial tissues. These are the thick connective tissues that support your muscles. Your myofascial tissue is ...

We spoke with experts in the fields of podiatry and physical therapy to learn more about plantar fasciitis and how to treat it. Here's everything you need to know.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be ...

Unlike most ground-based sports, swimmers need ankle plantarflexion (toe pointing) for a streamline position. Unfortunately, many lack ankle range of motion. If you lack ankle range of motion, try ...

For more than 50 years, patients with chronic, painful conditions have sought relief through a safe, holistic, hands-on technique called myofascial release. I discovered the effectiveness of ...

The name may sound mysterious, the experience isn't. Millions of people undergo any number of the following on a daily basis: a pain in their heel the moment their foot hits the ground in the morning; ...

Are you reading this, thinking: 'Touch my toes? No problem!' OK. I've got an exercise for you to try. Stand up quickly, keep your feet together and reach down to touch your toes with the tips of your ...

Ever felt that sharp, stabbing heel pain when you take your first few steps in the morning? It might be plantar fasciitis, which affects millions of people in the U.S. each year, and can be a real ...